Cape Final

Soft colors highlight the canyon walls during sunrise at Cape Final.

NPS/Ty Karlovetz

Quick Facts

Location:

North Rim

Significance:

Scenic Overlook

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

The North Rim developed area, including the lodge, visitor center, campground and Bright Angel Point, are CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. 

• North Rim - Current Status and Closures

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NOTE: RVs over 22 feet long, and vehicle-trailer combinations with a total length over 22 feet, are not permitted on Cape Royal Road and the Scenic Drive due to narrow, windy roads with blind corners.

Named by geologist Clarence Dutton in 1880, this scenic viewpoint rewards hikers for their 4.2 miles (6.8 km) round-trip hike on the Cape Final Trail, with a unique, spectacular view of the Colorado River, Vishnu Temple, Jupiter Temple. and the Painted Desert beyond Grand Canyon. According to Dutton, "Point Final is doubtless the most interesting spot on the Kaibab."

Backcountry camping is available at Cape Final, but you must first obtain a permit in advance from the North Rim Backcountry Office. There are a few primitive campsites near the viewpoint, offering a rare opportunity to camp with a canyon view.